Nicholas Zeppos
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author, oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee to give Chancellor’s Lecture Nov. 1
Siddhartha Mukherjee will discuss his latest work, "The Gene: An Intimate History," at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Langford Auditorium as part of the Chancellor's Lecture Series. Read MoreOct 16, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Elevating Trailblazers and reflecting our community through art
We must ensure that the artwork displayed at Vanderbilt celebrates role models that inspire all members of our rich mosaic, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 15, 2018
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New portraits honor Vanderbilt Trailblazers
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos unveiled four portraits on Saturday that are part of a new “Vanderbilt Trailblazers” series to honor members of the Vanderbilt community who broke barriers at the university and in society at large. Read MoreOct 15, 2018
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H. Rodes Hart named Distinguished Alumnus
The Vanderbilt Alumni Association has named H. Rodes Hart as recipient of the 2018 Vanderbilt University Distinguished Alumnus Award. The honor is the highest bestowed upon a member of the university’s alumni community. Read MoreOct 15, 2018
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Arts and Science’s Jonathan Waters awarded 2018 Chancellor’s Cup
Senior Lecturer in Cinema and Media Arts Jonathan Waters’ fierce commitment to helping students from all walks of life achieve success in the arts was among several reasons he was awarded the 2018 Chancellor’s Cup on Tuesday. Read MoreOct 10, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: The global impact of Vanderbilt alumni
The upcoming weekend's Reunion provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of the remarkable alumni making a positive change in today's world, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 8, 2018
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Vanderbilt announces next steps in athletics director search
Vanderbilt announced today the establishment of a search committee and an advisory council for the recruitment of the university’s new vice chancellor for athletics and athletics director. Read MoreOct 5, 2018
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Diverse voices speak out on the arts at Chancellor’s Town Hall
Expanding trans-institutional collaborations and strengthening support for student research were among ideas voiced at a Chancellor’s Town Hall on the impact of the arts on campus and in society. Read MoreOct 4, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: The search for truth through art
We must recognize and embrace the disciplines within the arts and humanities that share in Vanderbilt’s mission-critical search for truth in the world, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreOct 1, 2018
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Hayden discusses challenges facing intelligence community under Trump administration in CLS appearance
The international intelligence community is flummoxed by America right now, former CIA director Gen. Michael Hayden revealed Thursday evening in a discussion led by Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Distinguished Visiting Professor Jon Meacham. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Chancellor’s Lecture Series is rooted in principles of civil discourse
Through the chancellor's signature lecture series and partner events like a newly announced book club, Vanderbilt aims to expand opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leaders shaping global conversations today, writes Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreSep 24, 2018
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Share your input on search, priorities for Vanderbilt’s next athletics director
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos wants your input to inform the search and priorities for Vanderbilt University’s next vice chancellor for athletics and athletics director. Read MoreSep 21, 2018
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Chancellor’s Charter explores sustainability across Nashville
Faculty, staff and students joined Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos last week on a Chancellor’s Charter tour to explore sustainability, a fundamental FutureVU guiding principle and initiative. Read MoreSep 20, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Athletics, The Vanderbilt Way
Athletics at Vanderbilt is played at the highest levels but different in one vitally important way: Excellence in the classroom is every bit as important as performance on the field, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in this week's column. Read MoreSep 19, 2018
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Chancellor launches book club; first discussion set for Sept. 27
Gen. Michael V. Hayden's latest book will be the first discussed by the new Chancellor's Book Club on Sept. 27. Free copies of the book are available for the first 25 students, faculty and staff who request a copy. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Eighth cohort of Vanderbilt Leadership Academy commences
The nine-month experience brings together a diverse group of university leaders from academia and the administration to build knowledge, passion and expertise to further the mission of the university. Read MoreSep 18, 2018
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Chancellor releases 2nd annual report on equity, diversity and inclusion
Additional investments in Opportunity Vanderbilt, the opening of the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity and the recognition of the 50th anniversary of Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard integrating SEC basketball are just a few of the many achievements outlined in the annual report on equity, diversity and inclusion released today from Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos. Read MoreSep 14, 2018
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Vanderbilt’s historic Peabody College set to expand with new construction
Vanderbilt University officially broke ground on the first phase of a $41.5 million multibuilding construction and renovation project at Peabody College of education and human development. Read MoreSep 13, 2018
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Chancellor’s Lecture Series announces fall lineup, kicks off with former NSA, CIA director
The 2018-19 Chancellor’s Lecture Series will kick off Sept. 27 with Gen. Michael Hayden, former director of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency. Read MoreSep 11, 2018
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Vanderbilt 14th in 2019 ‘U.S. News’ rankings; named one of nation’s best values
Vanderbilt retains its highest-ever No. 14 spot on "U.S. News & World Report's" annual college rankings, and is named the seventh best value in the nation. Read MoreSep 9, 2018